NORCECA Legal Commission Convenes to Review

Key Constitution Updates

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 5, 2025. – The Legal Commission of the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) held a productive virtual meeting on Saturday, marking the conclusion of the latest round of NORCECA’s virtual commission sessions. The Finance Commission meeting will be scheduled at a later date, once the external audit of NORCECA’s Financial Statements by Ernst & Young (EY) is completed.

The meeting was officially opened by NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, who emphasized the primary objective of the session: reviewing the updated version of the NORCECA Constitution. “This revised draft, originally proposed by the Board of Administration (BOA) and Executive Committee and approved by the 2024 NORCECA Congress, represents a significant step forward in aligning the Confederation’s governance structure with FIVB standards”.

Marte Hoffiz praised the "extraordinary work" of Commission President and NORCECA Second Vice President, Sabinah Clement, who has been instrumental in leading the revision process. “The members of the Legal Commission, all experienced legal advisers, play a vital role in guiding the BOA and Executive Committee from a legal standpoint. We are deeply grateful to Sabinah for her time and expertise in this process,” he stated.

In her opening remarks, Sabinah Clement welcomed the new members of the commission and highlighted the importance of a thorough and spirited discussion on the proposed amendments to the organization’s constitution. “Our focus today is on finalizing the constitutional amendments before they are circulated for review and subsequently submitted for formal approval by the BOA and Executive Committee,” she said. Once approved, the updated Constitution will be available on the official NORCECA website.

Clement presented a report on the NORCECA Congress held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on July 6-7, 2024, which she described as a great success. The Congress was well-attended, with the participation of prominent volleyball leaders including, Dr. Ary Graça and  Fabio Azevedo, who at the moment held the positions of FIVB President and General Director respectively. Key highlights of the Congress included the presentation of comprehensive reports on NORCECA events, commission activities, financial matters, and the President’s annual report. Additionally, the Congress saw the re-election of Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz for a new term as NORCECA President and election of the BOA and Executive Committee members.

During the Congress, constitutional amendments were introduced to ensure alignment with the FIVB Constitution.

The NORCECA Constitution, including the amendments, was presented as a draft within the Legal Commission. A comprehensive review of the draft Constitution was the central topic of discussion.

The meeting concluded as Commission members were tasked with reviewing the document in full, as part of NORCECA’s commitment to transparency, good governance, and continued progress.